A's manager Bob Melvin said he hasn't settled on a closer for the 2021 season, but the A's might have found their man Thursday when they agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract with Trevor Rosenthal, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported, citing sources.
According to Passan, Rosenthal chose the A's one-year deal over some multi-year offers due to the high salary and save opportunities he will get in Oakland.
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Last season, Rosenthal appeared in 23 games split between the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres. The right-hander recorded 11 saves with a 1.90 ERA and a 0.845 WHIP. The A's lost closer Liam Hendriks to the Chicago White Sox this offseason, so adding Rosenthal will give them a proven closer at the back end of their bullpen.
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Rosenthal wasn't the only move the A's made Thursday, as Passan also reported Oakland came to terms with veteran first baseman Mitch Moreland on a one-year contract.
Last season, Moreland hit .265 with 10 home runs and 29 RBI in 42 games between the Boston Red Sox and Padres.
Moreland should be a nice bench piece for Melvin who can DH and spell Matt Olson at first base.